Full-day nursery in Islington
MEplace Islington
1-7 Britannia Row, London, N1 8QH · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- About 350 m (4 min walk) from Essex Road station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Islington that publish fees charge £77–£180 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 9 months to 5 years
Getting there
1-7 Britannia Row, London, N1 8QH · More nurseries in N1
Stations
- Essex Road6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Angel13 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Highbury & Islington15 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
19 bus stops within 400 m, including Cross Street, Packington Street and Packington Street / Cruden St.
Parks and playgrounds
- Dibden Street Triangle2 min walk
- Pleasant Place Garden3 min walk
- Andersons Square4 min walk
- Tibby Place4 min walk
- Islington Green5 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Islington there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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MEplace Islington is a full-day nursery at 1-7 Britannia Row, London, N1 8QH, in Islington. It is registered for 59 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by ME PLACE Limited.
Run by ME PLACE Limited (company), which runs 5 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website lists SEND support and describes itself as an inclusive setting.
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says it offers organic food, a vegetarian menu, vegan options, an allergy-aware kitchen and breakfast.
- Organic foodSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling in is a gradual process over several weeks, beginning with a 'Settling In Week' that has phased starts and longer sessions each day. Parents are encouraged to attend every day that week at no extra cost.
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website names CCTV as a security measure.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
According to its website, families book a tour through the form on the nursery page, complete the Starter Form, and meet the Nursery Manager before the child starts, giving an eligibility code if using funded hours. The nursery requires 8 weeks' notice to leave and accepts 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEplace IslingtonThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Be Me Day Nursery AngelFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Preschool and PlayschemeSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Packington Children's CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – AngelFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 1–4 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Islington Square Day Nursery and Pre-schoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Nanny Jane's NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Islington9
- All nurseries in Islington79
- All nurseries in N130
- Nurseries near Essex Road station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.1 miles
- Richard Cloudesley School ages 2–19has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.1 miles
- William Tyndale Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected November 2024 0.3 miles
- St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2024 0.4 miles
- Hanover Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2024 0.4 miles
- Rotherfield Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2023 0.4 miles
- New River College Primary ages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
- Canonbury Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2022 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does MEplace Islington offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. MEplace Islington offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are MEplace Islington's opening hours?
MEplace Islington opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does MEplace Islington take?
MEplace Islington takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.
How many children can MEplace Islington take?
MEplace Islington is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.
Are meals included at MEplace Islington?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at MEplace Islington.
Who runs MEplace Islington?
MEplace Islington is run by ME PLACE Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.
Does MEplace Islington have outdoor space?
MEplace Islington lists: Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.
Does MEplace Islington support children with SEND?
MEplace Islington lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to MEplace Islington?
Essex Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact MEplace Islington?
You can call 07312 012944 and visit www.meplace.co.
Tools for parents in Islington
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in IslingtonFees by age in Islington
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.meplace.co) · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2868841 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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